STRESS LESS
Stress is an inevitable part of life. When the total amount of stress you experience exceeds your ability to cope with it, stress wreaks havoc on your health. Stress management can be a difficult change to make. With small tweaks and adjustments, you can give yourself the time you need to cope and heal from the damage stress does to our bodies and minds.
Some ways to minimize the impact of stress include:
Reduction in exposure to physiological or psychological stress
Mitigate the harmful effects of the stress you can’t avoid
Breathing techniques for handling stress daily
Adopt strategies for stress management
Bodies will provide you with tools and resources to reduce the amount of stress you experience, assist you in changing thought patterns and perceptions of stress, find options for stress management that work for you and your life, and of course, help you make SLEEP a priority. Movement, light exposure, nutrition, stimulant consumption, meditation practice, outdoor time and play (yes, PLAY!) all play an important role in stress management. We will give you what you need to make small changes that will give your stress load a big overhaul.
TRUTH: I used to hold on to my stress so hard until I had to eat a whole pie to let that ish go. My body was like a box of rocks. I found meditation and it moved the needle for me. I want to walk with you through learning how to find more zen in your life.
4 Self-Care Ideas Moms Can Practice Daily
It’s hard enough to balance the time for work and family, what else could be left for yourself? As a working mom, the idea of prioritizing your wants and needs might sound alien.
But slowing down is essential—especially for a responsibility that requires so much giving. It doesn’t have to be a big move or gesture to start, though. Here are some tips that can guide you one step at a time to practice self-love—from one working mom to another.
Chakras Part I
To begin looking at chakras, know the Sanskrit word chakra means “to wheel” and refers to the wheels of energy in our bodies. In Ayurveda, which is based on mind-body balance, we are taught us the seven chakras are energy centers in our bodies which can present as symptomatic when these chakras are out of balance. Here you will find the chakras, what feelings connect to each chakra, the symptoms of imbalance, and how to holistically restore balance.
Why You Should Find Time to be Alone
During my time alone, I went inside myself, thought about my desires, practiced letting go of some things I’d been clinging to, meditated, did some yoga, read a little, journal my thoughts, and I enjoyed my own company. There are numerous benefits for spending time alone. Here are ten reasons you should fly solo for a bit. Plus, a few tips for getting in alone time in small segments.
